LETTER: NRA should cover cost of assault-weapon injuries

If the National Rifle Association really wishes the continued deployment of assault rifles for private citizens, it should have no problem guaranteeing a bond for $50 million per weapon serial number sold. If the NRS feels these weapons are safe, they have nothing to worry about. It is time they put their money where their mouth is.

Instead of spending money wining and dining legislators to keep people-killing weapons available to the general public, the NRA could do what the Academy of Model Aeronautics does. It offers a $2.5 million insurance policy for is members, for injuries or damage done by a radio-controlled model aircraft, which is required for members to participate in any sanctioned event or club gathering. These are considered toys and are not designed to cause fatalities. What are assault rifles designed for?

When the NRA wishes to put it's money where their mouth is, such as the Academy of Model Aeronautics, then maybe I'll listen to them! Isn't the safety of society their primary concern?